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How to Water Your Plants When You're on Vacation.

How to Water Your Plants When You re on Vacation.

You are going on vacation and you wonder who will take care of your plants?

Don't panic, here is a trick that solves the problem naturally.

All you need are clay pebbles.

Thanks to the clay balls, your plants water themselves, so to speak.

How to Water Your Plants When You re on Vacation.

How to

1. Place the clay balls at the bottom of the pot.

2. Cover with the usual soil. You can also put some on top of the soil once the pot is full.

3. Place the flowerpot on a dish and place clay balls there too.

4. You just have to water before leaving.

Result

There you go, your flowers will be watered while you're away :-)

The balls absorb water and allow continuous hydration of your plants during your stay.

No need for a flower nanny anymore!

Why does it work?

Clay pebbles help store water at the bottom of the pot. This way the roots always stay moist.

They also contain essential nutrients for the good growth of your plants:minerals, phosphorus, nitrogen and potassium.

A real complete meal for your plants.

Where to find these balls?

You can find these clay pebbles at a garden center near you, or here on the internet.